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I think it's just a measurement of resistance to ground on most thermosistors. I wonder if it's case of not enough resistance if you could add another resistor? But if it's too much then I guess you can't take away lol. Cut it in half? 
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Just looked at the Spartan listing here on OSE..............NOT to buy it, just out of curiosity.
Check out what Has been listed under "comments".............maybe Steven made a little edit based on the real world results...............good idea in my opinion
The listing copied and pasted:
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Availible in Red or Blue Hull Colors.
* Runs 30mph out of the box.
* Runs close to 50mph with 2 optional 3s lipo packs.NEED PARALLEL CONNECTORS?? QUALITY 5.5MM, 8MM, 8 AND 10 AWG, GET THEM HERE:
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Oh c'mon, let the entry level products and users be. We all had to start somewhereJust looked at the Spartan listing here on OSE..............NOT to buy it, just out of curiosity.
Check out what Has been listed under "comments".............maybe Steven made a little edit based on the real world results...............good idea in my opinion
The listing copied and pasted:
COMMENTS:
Availible in Red or Blue Hull Colors.
* Runs 30mph out of the box.
* Runs close to 50mph with 2 optional 3s lipo packs.
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Lol. Yeah my first start was a cheap $25 boat off eBay some nqd vee with twin drives. Did about 10/12mph. Ran it a few time in the pond next to the house and decided I liked rc boating and wanted to do more. Now years later and several thousands spent, I'm still going and having fun with this aspect of rc hobby.Land, Sea & Air, A true RC Addict.Comment
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So what do you guys think of the new Spartan? I'm in the market but have been advised against it because of high temps and ESC frying. I was only planning on running it on 7.4, 11.1, ans 14.8v's. Do you think it's worth the money or should I spend it on something "better"? Thanks, JoeComment
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I'm assuming it's your first boat or close to it? If you're cool with running fast entry level speeds on 14.8v, like in the 30s then this could be a great boat for you. I would say you need some experience and the ability to detect warning signs if running 5S or 6S. The stock batteries are small and weak but I think the boat is a decent starter - it's light, has a decent XL motor, and it has thermal protection (and it's even supposed to work!) for the motor as well as the ESC... But sheet happens for any model. So keep an eye on temps and try to run with folks that have some experience.
A "Better". Hmm. Supervee 27 comes to mind. But it's pretty smallish. Black jack 26, small again, and that steerable outdrive is not for beginners. Let's see, Shockwave? I don't know looks like a small version of the Spartan to me. I say go for it. Tower Hobbies has a good discount program. I think I've already gotten my $350 worth of fun out of mine.Comment
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if you stay on 4s this boat is good..
but 6s... not so.NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8s
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SuperVee is a no go only because it states that it still needs a $90 ESC to run lipos. Im sure at some point down the road I'll be looking for bigger and better but for now I want something decent that I can run on 7.4, 11.1 and 14.8v lipos.Comment
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you do not need a different esc to run lipo in a SV27
and they do not state that you need a new esc.. wrong info whoever told you that
you can add a lvc or a $3 lvc buzzer
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On towerhobbies it states that the SuperVee comes with a 45A esc and if lipos are going to be used they suggest an upgrade to the 60A esc. Its ok though, I was looking on Pro Boats website and I'm liking the ShockWave. Runs on 7.4 and 11.1v lipos and that's what I have plenty of. If anything I can always upgrade the motor and ESC later when I'm looking for some 14.8v action right?Comment
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so funny!
that's what Tower says not Aquacraft.. looks like Tower is low on cash and wants to sell another esc
no one I know who owns a SV27 replaced the esc to run lipos
we time our runs of add a lvc...
You do not need to replace the esc to run lipo, most any and all esc's can run lipo.NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8sComment
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Tower says that if you buy a Spartan you need to buy another boat to be able to run at the 50mph mark traxxas advertised. And they sell a tow cable that you hook to the back of the 50mph boat that tows the spartan up to speed.Land, Sea & Air, A true RC Addict.Comment
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So someone please show me a boat that'll run 7.4v and 11.1v lipos. I've just read up on the ShockWave as well and they say it can't handle the 11.1v power without blowing out the joints in the rear. Is there such a thing as a boat that's RTR that can do what it's advertised to do? LOL Or what about a kit? Something that is ARTR that I can throw my Airtronics Rx in and set-up?Comment
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